1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 935 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 1200 | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
